Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 684 · 40 questions

Stay safe (Official, updated, protected): Install from the official app store or a trusted site, and ask a parent first. Check permissions: does the app need it to do its job? A torch app reading messages is a warning sign. Install updates soon; keep antivirus on; never open unknown attachments or tap “your phone has viruses” pop-ups.

1. 1.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) an update (b) a fake warning (c) a real scan (d) a free gift
2. 2.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A drawing game asks for your microphone. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
3. 3.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) unknown download links (c) deleting unused apps (d) turning off protection
4. 4.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A simple puzzle game asks to make phone calls. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
5. 5.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) installing updates (c) asking before installing (d) ignoring updates
6. 6.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) hides your name (b) makes games faster (c) finds harmful files (d) gives free coins
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “free” paid games (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) installing updates (d) turning off protection
8. 8.True or false: “restarting to update” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring updates (b) files from strangers (c) “free” paid games (d) asking before installing
10. 10.True or false: “files from strangers” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring updates (b) files from strangers (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) known, trusted sites
12. 12.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A map app asks for your location. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
13. 13.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
14. 14.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) share the link (b) turn off antivirus (c) skip it (d) download it
15. 15.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) forward it (b) open it (c) don’t open it (d) rename it
16. 16.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A photo editor asks for your photos. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
17. 17.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) backing up your work (b) cracked software (c) opening odd attachments (d) clicking pop-up ads
18. 18.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) reading permissions (d) turning off protection
19. 19.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A camera app asks for the camera. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
20. 20.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “free” paid games (b) asking before installing (c) the official app store (d) checking app reviews
22. 22.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
23. 23.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they add ads (b) they slow phones (c) no reason (d) they fix security holes
24. 24.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) turning off protection (c) checking app reviews (d) “free” paid games
25. 25.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A sticker app asks to read your contacts and messages. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) restarting to update (c) checking app reviews (d) turning off protection
27. 27.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) “free” paid games (c) opening odd attachments (d) asking before installing
28. 28.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
29. 29.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
31. 31.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A video-call app asks for your camera and microphone. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
32. 32.True or false: “reading permissions” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A voice recorder asks for the microphone. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
34. 34.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) backing up your work (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) installing updates (d) an antivirus scan
35. 35.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
36. 36.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
37. 37.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) installing updates (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) files from strangers
38. 38.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
39. 39.True or false: “reading permissions” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True

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